[amsat-bb] My road trip to EM35 and EM69

2009-05-09 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
from Mt. Nebo, AR in EM35. I used our contest call for that trip. NE5BO EM35 I sure hope to meet a lot of the AMSAT gang and satellite operators in Dayton next weekend, either at the booth or Friday night's dinner. 73 to all, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sen

[amsat-bb] Thanks to the A0-51 control team

2009-05-28 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Drew and Gould, Thanks for getting A0-51 back up on the last pass. (around 0010utc) Not sure who pulled the trigger, but I know both of you keep the bird working for our ongoing communications. Thanks again for the fast service, Rick - WA4NVM

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-India VO-52 Award

2009-06-01 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, I received mine also today. I would also like to second the "thanks" to AMSAT India for a job well done and V0-52's fourth birthday. 73 to all, Rick - WA4NVM > Hey everyone, > > My VO-52 Award arrived in today's mail, and it's very, very nice. It&

[amsat-bb] Re: Another satellite-receiver option

2009-06-08 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
ricks! 73 all, Rick - WA4NVM > Hey everyone, > > Over the weekend, I had a chance to do some more testing and > experimenting – this time, with a Kenwood TH-F6A HT. My sincere thanks to > Ed, N4ALE, who loaned me his TH-F6A for the weekend. I picked it up Friday > afternoon

[amsat-bb] Delaware on the A0-51

2009-06-11 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
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[amsat-bb] Re: My first contact - almost

2009-06-15 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi LeRoy and all, You are correct on Jim, ND9M in FM29 on that pass. I worked him from my mobile at 1509utc (1109 eastern) on that pass of S0-50. If I had been at home, I would have had a recording to give you also. Welcome to the birds! Hang in there, it only gets better. 73, Rick - WA4NVM

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Off U/S

2009-06-22 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Luc and All, I finally started hearing that pass about 1310 utc in Memphis. Leo was talking to someone, but very weak audio and downlink signal. Maybe power cut back with both modes on? Rick - WA4NVM > > > On the 1300Z pass over FN36 there was no signal on 435.300mhz but

[amsat-bb] Field Day Call Signs

2009-06-24 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
W4EM from Memphis, TN Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] That was GREAT!

2009-07-07 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
pass of the bird. It shows it can be done. and thanks to all those that make the effort to activate those rare grids. 73 all from Memphis, Rick - WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA m

[amsat-bb] Re: Doug's (KD8CAO/P) recent road trip!

2009-07-21 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
I'll give them all a pat on the back. Also, don't forget Jim - ND9M and John - K8YSE recent trips. Everyone's happy but the trees (all those great QSL cards) Great job guys, 73 - Rick WA4NVM >I second David's comments! My cards arrived from Doug today, too. Than

[amsat-bb] Re: WD9EWK cards arrived today!!!!!!

2009-08-12 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Ditto from Memphis, Patrick made a special effort to get my new grids to me today so I could turn in another batch this weekend at the Huntsville, AL Hamfest. Great Job Patrick! 73 and Thanks again, Rick - WA4NVM, LM1339 >I would also like to pass along my thanks in Patrick's effort

[amsat-bb] Re: DM19 Activated Aug 17

2009-08-17 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
r the rare grid. 73, Rick - WA4NVM HI Mark! > I will activate grid DM19 (smack in the middle of NV) on August 17th > during > the 2130Z AO27 pass (approximate). (It must be a rare grid because even > WD9EWK says he needs the grid!) There is a ghost town out there that I > will

[amsat-bb] Re: Office Closed

2009-08-31 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Martha, Have a great trip! We all know you deserve it! 73, Rick - WA4NVM (what grid are you going to activate?) Just kidding... > The AMSAT Office will be closed from Sept 1 - Sept 9th. I am going to the > beach!! > > --

[amsat-bb] Re: Trolls on the -bb

2009-09-01 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
. Let's move forward and work to get something in space. My two cents, Rick - WA4NVM, LM 1339 > People often ask me why more of the AMSAT leadership doesn't participate > on > the AMSAT-BB. I think that over the last few weeks we have seen ample > reason > why. We

[amsat-bb] Re: WD9EWK DM31 QSLs mailed today

2009-09-08 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Thanks Patrick. what a way to spend your weekend! 73, Rick - WA4NVM > Hi! > > I stopped by the post office this morning and mailed the envelopes > with my QSL cards confirming QSOs from DM31 last Saturday. I know > a few were looking to get these cards, so I spent yesterd

[amsat-bb] VHF Contest this weekend

2009-09-08 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
surrounding grids during the weekend. Also, anyone with 6 meters and above, get on the air this weekend and stir up the bands. Thanks and 73 to all, Rick - WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] Re: [sarex] Re: SSTV planned for Sept 24 and 25

2009-09-24 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Jeff and all, It would be more fun if we could work each other on an HT (repeater mode - hint hint) and watch the bird at the same time Only dreaming out loud! 73 from Memphis, Rick - WA4NVM > good evening all: > > I had a 87 degree pass here in Syracuse, FN13 a minute ag

[amsat-bb] Re: Road trip to DM07 this weekend.

2009-09-29 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Steve and all, I will be waiting in line for that grid. Thanks for the "heads up". 73, Rick - WA4NVM > > Hey all, > > I will be working every possible pass of ao27, so5o, and ao-51 starting > noonish friday oct 2 pacific time. We will end mid day on sunday.

[amsat-bb] A0-27 Website

2009-10-06 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, Does anyone know what has happened to the A0-27 website? It hasn't worked for over three days. So far, I just have to track and listen for the bird to turn on. Thanks for any information, Rick - WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsa

[amsat-bb] Re: A0-27 Website

2009-10-06 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
id > K6CDW > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of Rick - WA4NVM > Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:02 PM > To: AMSAT BB > Subject: [amsat-bb] A0-27 Website > > Hi All, > > Does anyone know

[amsat-bb] Re: DN00-01 Grid-pedition Complete

2009-10-17 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Mark, Thanks for making the trip and working those rare grids. Look at the bright side you didn't spend any money Shopping! 73 from Memphis, Rick - WA4NVM > Gze, now I know why DN00 and 01 are rare grids! There literally > isn't > anything out there, certai

[amsat-bb] Re: W6FOG/MM :-(

2009-11-02 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Al and All, The only time I heard Neil was the day he left port. He was M/M on A0-27 at 2127utc on Oct 30th, still in his home grid of CM87. Anyone else have an update? 73 to all, Rick - WA4NVM > > Hi guys 3 days looking for W6FOG/MM on all satellites and nothing heard > :-( &

[amsat-bb] Road trip this weekend

2009-11-08 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
t;Hey Bertha there's a UFO hunter over there." 73 to all, Rick - WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription

[amsat-bb] Re: Top 250 Grid Survey - Results

2009-11-15 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
hope less congestion if the future. 73 to all, Rick - WA4NVM > Hi all, > > I want to thank all of those who took the time out to contribute their > grid > data so I could try to compose a list of the most wanted, or needed, grid > squares via the satellites for the cont

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 pass recording

2009-11-24 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Dave, Is your friend J.D., N4VIL in Florida? If so, I just sent him an MP3 copy of the pass where he can clearly hear his contact with John, K8YSE in EN91. If you want a copy of the recording also, just let me know. Happy Thanksgiving and 73, Rick - WA4NVM > Does anyone hav

[amsat-bb] Re: New member and a question

2009-11-30 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Jon, I was just searching my database and would have to agree with John, W6ZKH. If I had not been working A0-7 at the same time, I would have had a recording for you. Welcome to the birds and hope to work you soon. Your grid is very rare, as are all of the CN7x girds. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM

[amsat-bb] Ham Class demo Thursday Night

2009-12-02 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, I will be doing a satellite demo on S0-50 tomorrow night from Memphis for our current Tech. class. It will be on the Dec. 4th - 0250utc pass. I would appreciate a few contacts to show them how easy it is to work the "birds" with an HT and handheld antenna. Thanks in adv

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Class demo Thursday Night

2009-12-04 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
mo on S0-50 tomorrow night from Memphis for our current Tech. class. It will be on the Dec. 4th - 0250utc pass. I would appreciate a few contacts to show them how easy it is to work the "birds" with an HT and handheld antenna. Than

[amsat-bb] Re: NZ5N on this weekend from Jamaica FK18

2009-12-12 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Bill, Check your times and passes. According to my program, the first pass hit you at 0540 (1140utc) and was long gone when you listened at 6am. Also, the next pass of A0-51 totally missed you to the west. Someone else might want to verify my findings. 73 to all, Rick WA4NVM I was on

[amsat-bb] Re: Recorder battery died - anyone have a recording? 2/5/2011

2011-02-06 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Mike, It was Walt, WP4T 73, Rick WA4NVM > Hello to the group - > > My recorder battery died during a pass of AO-51 yesterday (2/5/2011) I > think > the pass was approximately 18:53 UTC - it was a mainly east coast pass. I > made a contact with WP3T, I believe, which is why

[amsat-bb] Re: Recorder battery died - anyone have a recording? 2/5/2011

2011-02-06 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Mike, I jumped on that one to quick. I just listened to my recording and you worked WP3PZ. Sorry about the error, Rick > Hello to the group - > > My recorder battery died during a pass of AO-51 yesterday (2/5/2011) I > think > the pass was approximately 18:53 UTC - it was a mainly east coas

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27 vs. TS-2000

2011-02-24 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
also, like Damon. I use the TS-2000 "solo" for all other satellites. 73, Rick WA4NVM > Looking for some advice, please > > Tried real hard to work AO27 on an 80 degree + pass this afternoon, using > the TS 2000 in Sat Mode. No good results because of the 'birdies&

[amsat-bb] Re: VUCC, grids, and a new QTH

2011-04-25 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
ayton that will communicate their intensions. 73 and get that 500! Rick WA4NVM Hi Patrick, Your response does confirm what I thought the answer was. I guess the only thing I am wondering now is, if I move to SC, would it be acceptable to say I have 500 grids confirmed, or should I say 0? VUCC i

[amsat-bb] Re: VUCC, grids, and a new QTH

2011-04-25 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
t Job, Thanks and 73, Rick WA4NVM > I have thought about doing the reverse VUCC. I think that is the correct > name. I think I will slowly work towards that, but my main enjoyment from > portable operations is getting to confirm to new grids for others, along > with sightseeing, us

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu Rotator Cable

2011-05-29 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Mike, Here is who I talked to at the Dayton Hamfest. http://www.thewireman.com/rotorp.html Hope this helps and have a great Memorial Day! 73, Rick WA4NVM >I have looked all over the place I was wondering if someone could tell me > where I can get the six conductor rotator cable f

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 over Hawaii

2011-06-02 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Robert, Uplink is 145.880 and downlink is 435.150. Close, but no cigar! 73, Rick WA4NVM > ALOHA > > Nothing heard from AO-51 on 145.150 up, 435.880 down > (hope those are the right freqs). AO-51 was coming out of eclipse > having crossed over the south pacific. Hi

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27 This Afternoon

2011-06-23 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
It had to be Gail, KB0RZD He has been on most passes today. Rick WA4NVM > Who was that working AO-27 a couple hours ago? > > Kansas City, EM29 > KBOxx > > Clint, K6LCS > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expres

[amsat-bb] Re: 5 in EM55

2011-06-24 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hot of the press.. Nick - KB1RVT is #011 Congrats to all that finished their five contacts today. 73, Rick WA4NVM > First DX for 5 in em55 award C06CBF el92 is award #009 Congrats to > Hector 23 June 2011 > > Also just got word that WC7V made it today Congr

[amsat-bb] Update on Jim - ND9M/mm

2011-06-26 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Jim just call me on the cell phone and informed me his email was non functional. Here's an update on his grids for today. AO-7B at 2128z FM02 AO-51 at 2143z FM02 AO-7B at 2319z FM01 VO-52 at 0032z FM01 VO-52 at 0208z FM01 Good luck all on some new grids, Rick W

[amsat-bb] Re: DE FM bird 13 colony pass.

2011-07-02 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Jeff, You have me guessing... 6.52? Eastern? UTC? Date? I can't find a pass that lines up. Please help.. And have fun! 73, Rick WA4NVM > I will be on at least the 6:52 (fm29) pass of AO-51. I will try to be in > DE > waters for some more FM bird passes but i

[amsat-bb] Re: DE FM bird 13 colony pass.

2011-07-02 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
That look correct Dave. I forgot the one hour offset for eastern time (local). Thanks, Rick Rick, I think it is Eastern time tomorrow morning. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jul 2, 2011 8:54 PM, "Rick - WA4NVM" wrote: > > Jeff, &g

[amsat-bb] ND9M on VO-52 tonight - DM61/DM62

2011-07-10 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, I just talked to Jim and he plans to be on VO-52 pass at 0310z tonight from DM62 grid. If all goes as planned, he will actually be on the DM61/DM62 grid line for that pass. Good luck all and 73, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Mississippi EM44 and EM54

2011-07-30 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, Damon, WA4HFN just called me and asked that I post to the BB he is heading back south into MS. He plans to work the next few FM birds, either from EM44 or EM54. 73 all and have a great weekend, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] EM35 this weekend

2011-09-07 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
next week. Also, there will be other operators in our group using their own call. So, there's no reason you can't mark that grid off your list. Also, Frank K4FEG will be on another mountain top operating from EM24. FM birds only. Good luck, R

[amsat-bb] Re: Two Questions

2011-09-23 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Thanks in advance for any replies, Rick WA4NVM LM1339 Domenico, I already came across your articles. The reason I brought it up was that I see so many complain about new hams not knowing this, or that and the other too but then most don't really try to help and teach. I live by the

[amsat-bb] Partial remains of UARS fall in Canada

2011-09-27 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
As you may now know, UARS left a burning ionized trail right over WA and into Canada, where some of it crashed into a car. Here's a video about the incident. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgTyiaDmytw ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinio

[amsat-bb] VY1RM is QRV Satellite from Whitehorse, YT CP20

2011-10-01 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
And just in time! John, K8YSE worked his number 1000 grid with Ron, VY1RM last night on VO-52. Congrats John on joining a very small group to accomplish this. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM Hello All, After many months of station design, assembly and testing, Ron VY1RM in Whitehorse, YT Canada

[amsat-bb] EM53 on AO-51

2011-10-01 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Damon, WA4HFN just called and asked I post he will be in EM53 mobile on the next AO-51 pass at 2032z. Good luck to those that need the grid, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] Rob - KD4ZGW mobile in EM40

2010-01-20 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
prediction up to date? The times are very late once again. Thanks for any information. 73, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program

[amsat-bb] Re: Rob - KD4ZGW mobile in EM40

2010-01-20 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi George, The predictions from the AO-27 website are about 7 minutes late. Your son's program is right on and saved the day! Thanks for the update on the new version. I will download it tonight. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM > Are these the predictions on the AO-27 website, or from my so

[amsat-bb] Re: Mobile Sat antenna

2010-01-21 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Joe and All, I operate mobile now and then. I just use my Kenwood D-700 and an MFJ-1724B dual band. It works fair if the bird is not to low. Some passes are better than others, just like at home. 73, Rick WA4NVM > Hi All, > I have heard a couple times on the FM birds of st

[amsat-bb] Re: HT + HO-68 = NE Georgia to SE Alaska!

2010-01-22 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Way to go Tim! I heard the whole thing. You will have to put the "orbit stretcher" on HO-68 to work #50 on FM mode and QRP! Great Job! 73 all, Rick WA4NVM > Hey everyone, > > > > At 0204 UTC on 23 January, KL7XJ and I had a quick contact on HO-68 in FM. > At

[amsat-bb] Re: Best dualband FM rigs

2010-01-31 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, They had them on the table at the Jackson, MS hamfest yesterday. They have a very big display that would be easy to read in a mobile install. Price was $599 for this dealer. For those of us that use 220mhz, we were disappointed that it only has 1 watt on that band. 73 to all, Rick

[amsat-bb] Re: EM53 on AO51

2010-02-05 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Yes it was Rick, N5ZNL. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM > Was it N5ZNL? > > 73, > > Dave KB1PVH > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID > > On Feb 5, 2010 9:32 PM, "John Geiger" wrote: > > Who was the N5 mobile in EM53 during the 2

[amsat-bb] Re: First time on HO68

2010-02-05 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Tom, Congrats on the HO-68 contacts! FM mode can be a challenge at times. 73, Rick > Made my first HO-68 QSOs just now thanks to WA4NVM, KD8CAO and WA4HFN. > Great sgnals and great fun! > > 73, KB9BIT > ___ > Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinio

[amsat-bb] Feedback on Netbooks with Satellite Software

2010-02-14 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Atom Processor's (N270, N280, N450,etc.) I would rather be down level with XP and a 32 bit machine if anyone has had major problems with the 64 bit (N450) and/or Windows 7. Thanks for any information, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsa

[amsat-bb] Thanks to the travelers

2010-02-18 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Ditto Super Job! Rick - WA4NVM > Thanks to Jim, ND9M, and Patrick, WD9WEK, for taking the time and making > the > effort to activate so many grid for satellite operators. Many of the grids > they've worked passes from are fairly rare. > > > > Thank again g

[amsat-bb] Re: Elk antenna as carry on luggage?

2010-02-20 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Mark, I would NOT bet on it. I gave the tech test to a couple of TSA agents two weeks ago. I can call them and see what they say. Anything that you could stick someone with is probably a no no. Have fun next month in EL84, Rick WA4NVM > As long as it fits inside your regulation s

[amsat-bb] Re: Convert grid to County?

2010-02-21 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
type in the gird number and it will take you to it (anywhere in the world). I hope this helps a little, Rick WA4NVM >I have worked a lot of portable/handheld stations lately and have a hard > time determining their county based on grid. Is there an online convert > tool to go from grid

[amsat-bb] Re: Convert grid to County?

2010-02-21 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi again Mike, Here is the other website.. http://f6fvy.free.fr/qthLocator/fullScreen.php go to the bottom and type in the "four" or "six" letter grid and it will take you to it with a blue border around it. 73, Rick >I have worked a lot of portable/handheld stations lately and have a hard

[amsat-bb] Re: k4bix/h - em55??

2010-02-21 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Mike, I listened to that pass this afternoon. The station you worked in EM55 was Alan, KJ4BIX. Have fun on the birds, Rick WA4NVM > Just worked a station close to the above callsign, but I must have miss > typed it. Anyone else copy and can tell me what I got wrong in the call? &g

[amsat-bb] ND9M Update

2010-02-28 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, I just talked to Jim, ND9M on the cell phone. He is planning to work the AO-51 pass tonight around 0020utc (March 1st) from the EL19/EM10 grid line in Texas. The bird should have switched modes by then. Good luck all, Rick WANVM ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] ND9M Road Trip

2010-03-10 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
m all of those QSL cards. Hi Hi 73 all, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] K4T is now active on the birds!

2010-03-11 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, Mark just activated K4T on the AO-27 pass at 1846 utc. Good luck working him thru March 15 from EL84. http://aroadventures.org/index.html 73 all, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] K4T Update

2010-03-14 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, Looks like K4T will work their last pass of the trip (per Mark) on VO-52 tonight at 0311utc. Good luck all, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support

[amsat-bb] Road Trip (Air) to Turkey

2010-03-14 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Canakkale, Turkey KN30 March 23-25 Kusadasi, Turkey KM37 March 25-27 Pamukkale, Turkey KM47 March 27-29 Antalya, Turkey KM56 March 29-31 Cappadocia, Turkey KM78 March 31-April 02 Istanbul, Turkey KN41 I hope to make some new friends on the birds. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM

[amsat-bb] AO-51 down?

2010-04-07 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, Nobody heard the bird in the Memphis area on either pair for the 2226 utc pass. Software crash? Good luck control team, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now

[amsat-bb] Re: Arecibo and circular polarization using cheap yagis

2010-04-16 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, A picture is worth a thousand words. http://sv1bsx.50webs.com/antenna-pol/polarization.html Maybe this will help.. 73, Rick WA4NVM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Arecibo and circular polarization using cheap yagis > > Or you can split the feedline equally if one > a

[amsat-bb] Re: Arecibo

2010-04-16 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
ments. I was elevated between 67 to 70 plus degrees at the time. I never could hear the other station, but did hear KP4AO give someone a 559 report. I hope they run digital mode Sunday to see if I can decode it. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM > > On a 24elem linear yagi+preamp signal here is very v

[amsat-bb] Re: Arecibo

2010-04-17 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
>> Luc and All, >> >> I was able to copy the CW signal "fair" at times (when my local pulse >> noise was down) today around 1840 utc with just a Cushcraft 432-20T >> >> 73 all, >> Rick WA4NVM >> > Hi Rick, WA4NVM > > As far I r

[amsat-bb] Re: Arecibo

2010-04-18 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Greg, If you were pointing NE, that would be a problem. The moon was never north of the 25 degree Lat. line. I would have always been on a South bearing from your QTH. I hope this helps, Rick WA4NVM > > So, I had pretty marginal copy in both SSB and CW, neither of which were &

[amsat-bb] Re: Arecibo now running JT65B

2010-04-18 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Go get them Mark. Just copied them working S51WX on that mode also. I will listen (look) for you to work them. Good luck, Rick WA4NVM > Just printed them ;) > > I might have to hook it up and try to send them a signal...we'll see. > > >

[amsat-bb] Re: AO 27 ?

2010-04-25 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
, 436.790 and 436.785. The 436.795 frequency is the center frequency before doppler comes into play. Hope this helps, Rick WA4NVM I start at 436.805 which seems about right for the doppler shift at the beginning of the pass. 73s John AA5JG --- On Sun, 4/25/10, Greg D. wrote: > From: Gre

[amsat-bb] Re: EN56 in May ???

2010-05-05 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Al, The person I have worked 6 times in the last couple years from EN56 is Doug, KA8QCU. Maybe it was him. I hope this helps. No email address on QRZ. com :( 73, Rick WA4NVM > > Hi I am looking the guy that travel to EN56 in May , unfortunately I lost > his email

[amsat-bb] AO-51 Down??

2010-06-15 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, I haven't heard the bird the last two orbits. I double checked the sked no change. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the am

[amsat-bb] EM46 anyone?

2010-07-01 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, I was asked to post this for Damon, WA4HFN. He will operate AO-27 at 1827 utc and SO-50 at 1908 utc from EM46 in MO. Look for him later in EM56 in TN. He will operate FM birds only. Thanks and have a Happy 4th, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] EM46 follow up

2010-07-01 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Sorry All, Update to my previouis post about Damon, WA4HFN. His will be on the birds Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Look for him in EM46 or EM56. 73 all, Rick ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS INFO

2010-07-13 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Nick, I read the post earlier about the two IRC's. I think that went back to the 25th Anniversary Award we got back in Nov. 2008 - Jan. 2009. The QSL cards my wife and I got in the past just took an regular SASE. I hope this helps. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM > Nick, > I really don'

[amsat-bb] Re: Four Grids from one location

2010-07-21 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
yesterday. As they say, "Go for it". You will make some happy campers on the birds. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM Hi folks, I was wondering if anyone has operated from one point where four grid squares meet. There is a location just a few miles to the west of where I operated portable from ye

[amsat-bb] Re: NO-44 working?

2010-07-24 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Gordon, Where is the ISS at the time you are hearing this signal? It's been running packet quite often on that frequency. Just a thought. 73, Rick WA4NVM > It's not loud enough to copy with my dipole, because it's still pretty > low in the sky to the north (shielded by

[amsat-bb] AO-51 Down

2010-07-30 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, Anyone have any information on AO-51 being off the air the last two pass over the U.S.? Maybe Drew doesn't know about it yet. 73, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA m

[amsat-bb] AO-51 Active??

2010-08-08 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, No one in the Memphis area heard the low pass of AO-51 around 2053Z today. Is it down? or are we in a "black hole" in BBQ town USA? 73, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not a

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Active??

2010-08-08 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
t; doubt they got in... > > I'll catch it next pass over eastern US. > > 73, > > Mark N8MH > > At 04:09 PM 8/8/2010 -0500, Rick - WA4NVM wrote: >>Hi All, >> >>No one in the Memphis area heard the low pass of AO-51 around 2053Z today. >> >>

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Active??

2010-08-08 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
caught the tail end of the pass and didn't have to >> time to figure it out. I did try sending transmitter ON commands, but >> doubt they got in... >> >> I'll catch it next pass over eastern US. >> >> 73, >> >> Mark N8MH >> >> At

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27

2010-08-10 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
ay want to check out is http://sites.google.com/site/ao27satellitescheduler/ a program you can download and use on the daily bases. I hope this helps and we all will look for you in the future. 73, Rick WA4NVM > The last couple of passes that I have tried seemed to start well - I hear > st

[amsat-bb] AO-51 Down

2010-08-18 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
GM All, I haven't seen any post about AO-51 shutting down during it's last pass. We all hope it's a fast fix. Good luck to the control team. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 update 18 August 2010 Re: AO-51 Down

2010-08-18 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
pse period, but still have more to learn in the future. And there will be a future for AO-51 :) I hope that helps to reassure you...that is my goal! 73, Mark N8MH AO-51 Command Team member On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 8:19 AM, Rick - WA4NVM wrote: > GM All, > > I haven't seen any pos

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 update 22 August 2010

2010-08-22 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Mark, So far into the 2310z pass.. nothing. ?? 73, Rick WA4NVM > Hello All, > > According to projections, the next 100% illumination period for AO-51 has > begun. Hopefully for the next week or two we can run both transmitters ON > at reasonable power. The PL to

[amsat-bb] Sept VHF Contest

2010-09-07 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
, Sept. 13th. I also plan a road trip during the weekend to the EM24/EM34 grid line. Maybe EM25 also. CU on the birds, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the

[amsat-bb] Re: thanks to K8YSE for so many grids!

2010-09-08 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hey John, I'll second that! Five weeks ago yesterday.. what a camping trip. Ohio wanted you back for a few months. Florida is calling soon. Thanks for all the new girds. We can't wait to see some pictures. 73, Rick WA4NVM > Hi! > > Now that John K8YSE is back

[amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/0 in DN60

2010-09-15 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Zack was working them like a contest! Great pass. KG4JR (KJ4TLB) will only be there from 12 Sept. thru 17 Sept according to QRZ.com I didn't hear him on the later AO-51 passes, but there were stations looking for him. Good luck all, Rick WA4NVM > Zack was on from DN60 as promi

[amsat-bb] Re: ND9M on the air ???

2010-09-17 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Al, Nothing heard from ND9M so far. 73, Rick WA4NVM > > Hi guys just back from work, was ND9M from DN73 this morning ? > > Thanks in advance > > Al XE2AT > > ___ > Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are

[amsat-bb] Re: ND9M on SO50

2010-09-17 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Jim was on the grid line of DN72 and DN73. Music to my ears! 73, Rick WA4NVM > Which grid was ND9M for on the 2225Z SO50 pass today? > > 73s John AA5JG > > --- On Fri, 9/17/10, Zachary Beougher wrote: > >> From: Zachary Beougher >> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ND

[amsat-bb] Re: DN20 Nevada

2010-09-21 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Lee, A very pleasant surprise finding you in that grid. Thanks for the QSL card in advance. 73, Rick WA4NVM > For those of you I worked on AO-51 Monday morning Sep 20, 2010 from DN20 > in Wendover, Nevada, K8YSE, N9AMW, WA4NVM, and N5UXT, I have made out > your QSL and will b

[amsat-bb] ND9M Update

2010-10-12 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi All, The plan right now is AO-51 tonight. First pass at 2239Z from grid DN58 and the 0018Z (10/13) from DN57. I will update tomorrows sked later. 73 all, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author

[amsat-bb] ND9M schedule for Wednesday, Oct. 13

2010-10-12 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
phone. If so, I'm very sorry. If a bird flies. I listen for Jim! 73 all, Rick WA4NVM ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Su

[amsat-bb] Correction - ND9M schedule for Wednesday, Oct. 13

2010-10-12 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
It was a test and John, K8YSE passed. The last pass on AO-51 should be 2337Z, not 2237Z. Thanks again John. I would hate to have everyone off an hour. CU on the birds, Rick WA4NVM > Hi again, > > Jim asked me to post his plans for tomorrow, Oct. 13. > > He plans to spe

[amsat-bb] Re: FO-29??

2010-10-15 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Patrick, Just checked it here in Memphis at 2316Z and heard nothing. It doesn't look good for tomorrow morning. 73, Rick WA4NVM > Hi! > > I was looking on http://oscar.dcarr.org/ and noticed that FO-29 has > not been reported as active since early (UTC) Thursday. Did some

[amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 pass recording needed.

2010-10-21 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Tom, I will send you my copy of the pass. Nice to hear the Boy Scouts on the birds. 73, Rick WA4NVM > Hello all, > > > > Did anyone manage to get a pass recording of the 16 October 2010 1740 > something pass over North America this past Saturday. I was doing demos >

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite WAS #321

2010-10-22 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hey Bob, Congrats on the WAS! That was fast. I think. CU on the birds, Rick WA4NVM > Hi all, > > Received my ARRL Satellite WAS #321 in the mail today. > A big thanks to all the stations that made this possible. > Look forward to working you again on the "bir

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